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M5 WPR

2000 BMW 3 Series

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,380 mi
Last recorded40,380 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 WPR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 40,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,589 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 39,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 38,680 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 38,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 37,839 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 36,334 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 35,898 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 35,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,159 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 34,984 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,383 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,417 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 28,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,369 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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M5 WPR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 99,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 WPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 WPR registered?

M5 WPR is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is M5 WPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 WPR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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